Last updated on April 15th, 2025
3rd Week April 2025 (17th – 20th)
If you’re looking for some fun and exciting things to do in Frederick MD this weekend, you’ve come to the right place!
I want this to be YOUR go-to resource for what’s happening in Frederick this weekend and EVERY weekend!
So, please comment on this post and tell me which event YOU’LL be going to this weekend!
Better yet, if you go to any weekend events, share your photos and videos with me for a chance to be included in my local shout-outs!
Updated every Thursday!
April 17 – April 20 Frederick MD Events
I hand-pick this list of events and update it every Thursday with my readers’ preferences in mind.
If you would like for your event to be featured at the top of this blog post, contact me and we’ll make it happen!
Apr 17 – Thursday
Bluegrass Night at Bentztown
Bentztown, 7pm-9pm
Pick a tune & jump in at this open bluegrass jam, hosted by two local pros who love sharing the stage. All skill levels are welcome, so bring your instrument or just come hang out & listen!
Apr 18 – Friday
Flying Cows All-Star Night
Woodsboro Bank Arena at Hood College, 7pm
Apr 19 – Saturday
Apr 20 – Sunday – Happy Easter!
Easter Egg Hunts
Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10am-3pm
Hunt for candy-filled eggs, walk the Easter Trail to see the Bunny & enjoy all the usual farm fun like hayrides, pig races & feeding the goats. The egg hunts are sorted by age, so every kid gets their turn to scoop up some goodies.
Come hang with us for some chill tunes spinning live on vinyl by Zzing & Co. this Sunday. Kick back with a cold beer & tasty tacos from DF 26 Mexican food truck to shake off those end-of-weekend blues.
Recurring Events
Music
Live Jazz
Tenth Ward Distilling Company
Thursdays, 7pm–9pm
- Live jazz and your favorite craft cocktails!
Tours
Monocacy National Battlefield Auto Tour
Monocacy
- Self-guided auto tour with five stops
- Key locations related to the Battle of Monocacy during the American Civil War
- Route totals about six miles round-trip
- Get park brochure with route & info from the Visitor Center
- Download audio tour here
Markets
Farmer’s Markets
All of Frederick County
Art
Art Exhibitions & Art Classes
Various galleries all over Frederick
Brunch
Winery Brunch
Black Ankle Vineyards
Sundays, 11am–3pm
- Sunday brunches at the farm with local food trucks.
- Enjoy delicious options like french toast, eggs, and bacon.
- Meet us in the Tasting Room for wine tastings, glasses, and flights.
- Gather your brunch crew and make it a new tradition!
Misc
Frederick County Library Events
Frederick County public libraries
Frederick History Events
Heritage Frederick
Downtown Frederick Events
Downtown Frederick’s small-town charm, historic buildings, unique gift shops, specialty stores, and the best restaurants, the whole family is guaranteed a good time!
Recreation in Frederick County
For events involving outdoor recreation for all ages – little kids to adults – the Recreater is a great resource!
Story Time
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Before You Go…
For more things to do in Frederick posts, click on over to:
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- Golf Courses in Frederick
- Best Breweries in Frederick
- Local Wineries in Frederick
- Murals in Frederick (including the local favorite Community Bridge Mural)
- Resorts Near Frederick for a Weekend Getaway - April 10, 2025
- 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Shop Local in Frederick, MD! - November 1, 2024
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Once again, thank you for all the interesting events, etc. you wrote about!!!! Who knew Frederick has so much to offer. Thanks to your research, we all know now!!
Such great information, so well described, as always!!!!
I loved the “goldens” nursing, etc., in Boyds!!!!! All I could think of was Nike Boy!!!
Thank you for all the research and hard work you put into this!!!
An event to add is How To Fest on Saturday at the C Burr Artz Library https://frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/how-festival
Love your weekly postings! Thank you for all you do for the Frederick community!